Comment from Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc.
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Summary: Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc., a geothermal exploration and development company, supports the regulatory reform initiative to streamline geothermal leasing and permitting on federal lands. They propose specific actions to reduce regulatory burdens, including mandatory review of nominated parcels, establishing lease sale timelines, modernizing stipulations, clarifying "casual use" definitions, and reforming Categorical Exclusion (CX) permitting.
Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc. submits this response to highlight specific actions the Department of the Interior (DOI) could take to streamline geothermal leasing and permitting on federal lands while fully meeting its statutory obligations. We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this process and look forward to supporting the development of resilient, domestic, and clean firm geothermal power on America’s public lands.